Frank Ribery has been criticised by people who don't know football, he revealed in an interview with L'Équipe.
What happened?
The retired France international spent the best years of his career abroad, playing for FC Metz, Brest, Lille, and Olympique de Marseille in France before moving to Italy and Germany.
He played for Fiorentina and then Bayern Munich, where he made a name for himself.
Why it matters for Frank Ribery
Ribery's relationship with France is complex, having spent 12 years in Germany, where he feels at home.
His children have grown up in Germany, and he feels a sense of pride and gratitude from the people.
What comes next?
Ribery was one of the players who took the most flack following the infamous 'strike' of France players at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Les Bleus refused to train after the French Football Federation decided to expel striker Nicolas Anelka for a verbal exchange with coach Raymond Domenech.
The incident was wrongly reported by L'Équipe at the time, and Ribery admits to having made mistakes.
But he also feels that he has been criticised by people who don't know football.
And he loves France, his country, despite the difficulties he has faced.
So he has built a life for himself abroad, where he feels appreciated.
Ribery's time in Italy was marked by passion, and he feels the same pride and gratitude from the people.
He has been shaped by his experiences, and they have made him who he is today.
As he looks back on his career, Ribery is proud of what he has achieved.
He has played for some of the biggest clubs in the world, and he has won numerous titles.
But he is also aware of the criticism he has faced, and he is determined to prove his doubters wrong.
In the end, Ribery's legacy will be defined by his achievements on the pitch, not by the criticism he has faced.
He will always be remembered as one of the greatest players of his generation.